Pliskova out as Bertens completes demolition of top eight
Kiki Bertens completed the demolition of Wimbledon’s top eight women’s seeds with a 6-3 7-6(1) defeat of Czech Karolina Pliskova to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.
Ostapenko fights back to reach quarter-finals again
Twelfth seed Jelena Ostapenko came back from 5-2 down to crush Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-6(4) 6-0 and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the second year running on Monday.
Highlights of Wimbledon day seven
Defending champion Roger Federer stayed on course for a record ninth Wimbledon title on Monday as he thumped Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-0 7-5 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.
‘Winners’ Fellaini, Chadli keep African interest alive
The World Cup semi-finals may be an all-European affair but Belgium’s unlikely heroes Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli have ensured that at least one part of North Africa has retained a strong interest in the tournament.
France vs. Belgium key head-to-head battles
France meet Belgium in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.
Factbox: Belgium and France World Cup semi-final history
Belgium and France meet in the World Cup semi-final at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday.
Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final: Martinez
Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semi-final with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can ensure they carry on their extraordinary journey in Russia, manager Roberto Martinez has said.
Ex-NFL cornerback Browner accused of kidnapping
Brandon Browner, a former All-Pro cornerback who won Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, was arrested Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles County and faces a litany of charges, including kidnapping, burglary, false imprisonme…
Major League Baseball: Diamondbacks catcher takes loss in 16th
Wil Myers, who tied a Padres record with three homers Saturday night, homered off Arizona catcher Jeff Mathis with two outs in the top of the 16th inning Sunday to give San Diego a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks at Phoenix.
Player wellbeing eclipses childcare for WTA
The return of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka to the women’s tour following maternity breaks has focused plenty of attention on what needs to be done to encourage more mothers to play top-level tennis.
